US Bridges

SR2004 over Bonnie Brook

Poor

Butler County, Pennsylvania · East Butler Boro · Structure no. 000000000008023

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,727
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2004 over Bonnie Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2004 over Bonnie Brook in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,727 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,962 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR2004
CrossesBonnie Brook
LocationEast Butler Boro
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.87589, -79.85066
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,727 (2024)
Projected traffic2,962 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$192,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2004 over Bonnie Brook built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2004 over Bonnie Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does SR2004 over Bonnie Brook carry?

About 1,727 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2004 over Bonnie Brook?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR2004 over Bonnie Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.